Where to Buy Branzino in the U.S.

Depending on where you live, branzino may be available at your local grocery store or fish shop. It’s farmed in regions all over the world, including New England (particularly Connecticut).

If you’re having trouble finding it,remember that it may be sold under the name “European sea bass.”

How to Cook Branzino

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Again, the most common way to cook branzino is to roast or grill it whole. This is because it keeps the flesh moist, while the skin crisps up nicely.

Our recipe for Lemon-Stuffed Grilled Branzino couldn’t be simpler (granted, you’ll need to know how to scale, gut, and stuff a fish properly—read our fish prep guide here). All you have to do is grill the prepared and stuffed branzino for about seven minutes on each side.

To roast branzino, just bake at 400° for about four minutes on each side. Switch your oven to broil, then cook the fish for about five more minutes. When it’s skin blisters, you’ll know you’re done.